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#FIRSTLOOK: EDDIE MURPHY X LIZZO ON “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE”

We admit it, we are approaching that stage in our life where it is growingly-difficult to stay up past 10. We tried staying-up but alas, the weight of 2019 wore us down and dozed-off, only to take up at 2:30 AM realizing we missed Eddie Murphy and Lizzo on SNL!

God bless PVRs and the fact that NBC Tweets clips of what we missed!

Growing-up watching SNL and the age-inappropriate (for me at least back then!) Comedy of Eddie Murphy was a joy for me and last night was in fact only his third time hosting the long-running late night staple since he left the Show back in the mid-80s. He didn’t disappoint in his return, winning huge raves from the Internet reprising several favourites including Mr. Robinson, Velvet Jones, Gumby and Buckwheat! We loved that these classics were tied-in to today with references like Instagram ‘Hos’, The Masked Singer, Gentrification and more. Brilliant!

Several alumni and friends came out to show support as well including Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, Maya Rudolph, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock and more!

While stumbling a bit on lines, Murphy proved just as sharp and still has funny. Not even Bill Cosby was spared of the humour, Murphy joking he’d never thought 30 years ago he’d be a boring stay-at-home dad and Cosby would be in jail in his Monologue.  Best of all, we love that Murphy goofed and even swore during the Holiday Baking Championship sketch. That was gold! 🏆

 

See a Recap:

 

OPENING MONOLOGUE


 
MISTER ROBINSON’S NEIGHBORHOOD


 
WEEKEND UPDATE

 

THE MASKED SINGER


 
BLACK JEOPARDY

 

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

 

…and this!!

 

HOLIDAY BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP
OMG. Still looking for a proper clip but, this!! A flaming, possessed Sonic the Hedgehog Cake with Pocky spikes. I live for this!!

 

Good news Canada, Global Television has the full episode right here for you to enjoy! Click here.

 

The year belonged to Lizzo, so it’s only fitting she capped it all off in this last SNL episode of 2019, delivering has smash hits Truth Hurts and Good as Hell with a festive holiday flare! We’re sure this is just the first of many appearances to come for her.

 

LIZZO – TRUTH HURTS

 

LIZZO – GOOD AS HELL

 

 

Eddie Murphy is still the King!

 

 

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(Photo/video credit: NBC)

#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN A COPY OF “HUSTLERS” ON BLU-RAY

HUSTLERS still ranks among our favourites of 2019 and we’re thrilled with Elevation Pictures/Universal Home Pictures Entertainment to give our Readers in Canada a chance to win a Blu-ray copy of this enthralling true story!

Synopsis:

Inspired by the viral New York Magazine article “The Hustlers at Scores,” follows a crew of savvy strippers who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients.

Starting in 2007, we meet experienced exotic dancer Ramona (Jennifer Lopez) and newcomer Destiny (Constance Wu). Ramona takes Destiny under her wing and introduces her to the life of an exotic dancer, showing her how the game works. She also learns that the group of strippers she’s become a part of not only dance, but hustle their way into the pockets of their wealthy clients.

However, after the 2008 Wall Street crash, attendance at the club drops off and the dancers struggle to earn money. They devise a scam to coerce potential clubgoers to spend huge amounts of money at the club, with the women getting a large cut of the profits. But this scheme doesn’t work well in the long run.

 

Features:
Includes Blu-ray, DVD and a digital copy of Hustlers (Digital Copy redemption code subject to expiration. See product insert for details.)
Trailer 1
Trailer 2
Feature Commentary with Director Lorene Scafaria

 

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Artwork:

 

 

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Rules and regulations here.

 

Buy here.

 

HUSTLERS is in stores Tuesday, December 10, 2019.

 

(Photo/video credit: Elevation Pictures/Universal Home Pictures Entertainment)

#NEWMUSIC: LIZZO FT. ARIANA GRANDE – “GOOD AS HELL” REMIX

You know how much we love Ariana. You know how much we love Lizzo. But them together? GOOD AS HELL originally was released in 2016 but thanks to Lizzo’s sudden surge in popularity we are seeing it get new life and now comes this new Remix with Ariana Grande!

 

Check it out!

 

You’re welcome and happy Friday!

 

(Photo/video credit: Warner Music)

#TIFF19: “HUSTLERS”

Review by Mr. Will Wong

Make no mistake, HUSTLERS isn’t just ‘that stripper movie’. Lorene Scafaria (Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist, Ricki and the Flash) is back with this enthralling look at a group of woman, whom after thriving in the business relying much on Wall Street clientele, see it all fall apart after financial crisis ensues in the late 2000s. Refusing to fall in defeat, the women led by Ramona (Jennifer Lopez), band together in a carefully-executed plan, stealing from unassuming wealthy men silenced by the same of their habits being uncovered.

Hustlers is told from the perspective of Destiny (Constance Wu), as it cuts between past and present where she is being interviewed by Elizabeth (Julia Stiles), a journalist reporting on the scandal. Scafaria hones-in on the heart of the story, a story of two women brought together by their determination to care for their families and drive to give themselves a better life, even if it means doing illegal things.

Lopez has never been better. Wu is fantastic as our eyes into this irresistible, dark world which is both scary and fun at once.

HUSTLERS screens at TIFF Sat, Sep 07, Roy Thomson Hall at 9:30pm and Sun, Sep 08, Ryerson Theatre at 6:00pm.

#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN ADVANCE PASSES TO SEE “HUSTLERS”

Elevation Pictures x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win Advance Passes to see TIFF ’19 selection HUSTLERS! Screenings take place Wednesday, September 11, 2019 in Vancouver, Ottawa, Calgary, Halifax, Winnipeg and Edmonton.

 

Synopsis:
HUSTLERS follows a crew of savvy former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients. The film was inspired by the article published by New York Magazine entitled “The Hustlers at Scores” written by Jessica Pressler.

 

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To enter to win, click “like” on this Post at MR. WILL ON FACEBOOK. Re-Tweet this Contest Tweet from @mrwillw for an extra chance!

Elevation Pictures release HUSTLERS Friday, September 13, 2019.

(Photo/video credit: Elevation Pictures)

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “HUSTLERS”

We can’t wait for this! J-Lo slays it in this new Trailer for HUSTLERS. But you won’t believe this powerful Supporting Cast! LIZZO! CARDI B! CONSTANCE WU! JULIA STILES! LILI REINHART! We’re hearing whispers of a TIFF ’19 Premiere? We’ll see!

Synopsis:
Inspired by the viral New York Magazine article “The Hustlers at Scores,” Hustlers follows a crew of savvy strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients.

We meet experienced exotic dancer Ramona (Jennifer Lopez), and newcomer Destiny (Constance Wu), who learns from Ramona the art of pole dancing. She also learns that the group of strippers she’s become a part of not only dance, but hustle their way into the pockets of their wealthy clients.

See the Trailer:

 

 

Elevation Pictures release HUSTLERS this September!

 

(Photo/video credit: Elevation Pictures)

#SPOTTED: LIZZO + TAYLA PARX IN TORONTO AT THE DANFORTH MUSIC HALL

Success has long been in the making for LIZZO, the Detroit-born and Minneapolis-based Singer/Songwriter/Rapper and Actress. After cutting her teeth in Indie circles, she subsequently was signed to Atlantic Records in 2015, quietly developing herself into Music’s now and next girl. Connecting to audiences with her message of body positivity and self-love, she has been filling theatres on her Cuz I Love You Tour, supporting her major label debut Album of the same name. Toronto was no exception as she sold-out The Danforth Music Hall quickly. A second leg has been added to the Tour, her popularity propelled by a recent appearance at Coachella which drew rave reviews. Due to overwhelming demand once again, she had been upgraded to Budweiser Stage this September only to sell-out yet again!

Lizzo has hit a sweet spot in her career, her single Juice poised to become one of 2019’s biggest breakout hits, hitting #1 on Billboard‘s Bubbling-Under Chart and her Album debuting in the Top Ten. The Album, a mixture of Old and New School R&B, winning universal critical acclaim. She has come a long way since last playing Toronto’s Velvet Underground to a half-filled venue.

Lizzo, who stars in UglyDolls currently, zipped through her catalogue of hits including her first ever Top 50-charting hit Truth Hurts; her Album’s title track; self-love celebrating Soulmate; the empowering Like a Girl which gave her a moment to comment on the abortion ban in Alabama; and closing number Juice which had the audience singing aloud in unison. The audience was moved to tears by her encouraging words and uplifting spirit and even she noted there was something special about the Toronto audience that made the night extra-emotional.

See some Snaps (hover cursor right to navigate slideshow):
 

 

Some highlights:
 
 

The audience was treated to an energetic opening set from Tayla Parx, an emerging act who has penned smash hits High Hopes (Panic! At the Disco), Love Lies (Normani x Khaled), 7 Rings (Ariana Grande), Thank You, Next (Ariana Grande) and also has contributed to Grammy-winning Best New Artist Dua Lipa‘s eagerly-awaited sophomore Disc.

 

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(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

#NEWMUSIC: INTRODUCING LIZZO

Houston-born Singer/Songwriter/Actor/Rapper/Floutist LIZZO is on the verge of becoming an icon. Her undeniable talent had her front and center, with everyone talking about her performance these past two weekends at Coachella. Her brazen, body-positive outlook is making a believers out of everyone and her current single JUICE, quickly is impacting airwaves en route to becoming one of the biggest breakout hits of 2019.

We admit we are in love and want more. Her debut on Atlantic Records, CUZ I LOVE YOU is now out via Warner Music Canada and we can’t wait too for you to discover her. She is amazing. She lifts us up and takes us to a happy place.

 

Check-out some of her genius below:

 

JUICE

 

BOYS

 

CUZ I LOVE YOU

 

TEMPO (ft. MISSY ELLIOT)

 

FITNESS

 

SOULMATE

 

LIKE A GIRL

 

  Lizzo plays Toronto’s Danforth Music Hall Thursday, May 16, 2019. New date added September 19, 2019 at Rebel.

Warner Music Canada release CUZ I LOVE YOU Friday, April 19, 2019.

Stream it here.

 

(Photo/video credit: Warner Music Canada)

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